Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. They swam in the swimming pool out behind First Presbyterian Church, Bibee said. [10] The song's fatalistic tone and bleak imagery were in stark contrast to some sugary pop ballads and rock & roll also on the charts in 1955: You load sixteen tons, what do you get? And although his hits tended to be written by others, he also composed songs, including "Hogtied Over You," "Kiss Me Big," and "Softly and Tenderly.". Carl Joseph Schoepe, 67, a retired official of the Central Intelligence Agency who had been a Foreign Service officer in the State Department, died of heart ailments Oct. 6 at his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A former resident of Vienna, Mr. Schoepe was born in Cleveland. It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels 3. You have permission to edit this article. 2 on the Capitol Records' "Top Country & Hillbilly" best sellers list in 1952, "Sing We Now of Christmas" peaked at No. Known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, he began his rise to fame in1948 with Capital Records. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons". Verify and try again. Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! He was awarded a Medal of Freedom by President Reagan in 1984. He was almost a one-man radio network and cast at one point on KXLA, and drawing an ever-larger audience. He was one of those guys that even if you didnt see him for several years, when he came back around, we picked it right back up, White said. 76, White House, Tenn. (615) 672-5000. 1951 Sixteen Tons 12 1955 Rock. As early as 1946 he'd shown up uncredited as a hillbilly performer in the multi-Academy Award-winning drama The Best Years of Our Lives, but a decade later his presence in movies was a selling point, as with his performance of the title song over the credits of the Marilyn Monroe/Robert Mitchum adventure film River of No Return in 1954, which became a pop hit. Today, he is best remembered for his hit recording of 'Sixteen Tons'.Born in Bristol, Tennessee, to Clarence Thomas Ford Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons". Those who own one or more of Tennessee Ernie Ford's collections of sacred songs most likely have the seven included in the Ultimate Collection. His album "Great Gospel Songs" won a Grammy in 1964. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II. ). Home and birthplace to Bristol native Tennessee Ernie Ford. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Family members linked to this person will appear here. On October 17, 1991-36 years to the day after the release ofSixteen Tons- the world lost this legendary star. She attended Strayer Business College and the Washington School of Ballet. He was assigned to host an early morning country music disc jockey program titled Bar Nothin' Ranch Time. We provide a variety of service offerings designed to meet your family's customs and traditions, including: Traditional funerals. That year he became the first country-music entertainer to perform at the Palladium in London. We have set your language to On behalf of everyone from the Ford family, I want to tell everyone in Bristol that the people in Bristol and the city of Bristol meant so much to Brion, Buck Ford said. For all of his occasionally risqu lyrics and humor, Ford also had a seriously religious side to his work and persona, and his voice was ideally suited to big arrangements of traditional hymns. She later became a legal secretary, and she worked for the Washington law firm of Cushman Darby & Cushman in the late 1960s, when she moved to San Diego. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. He also became the spokesman for Martha White brand flour in 1972. Richard F. Doney, 69, a retired Washington-Baltimore district sales, parts and services manager for Chrysler motors, died of cancer Oct. 5 at his home in Beltsville. He appeared at the London Palladium, and made many records. All rights reserved. As a young woman, she danced with the Washington Ballet and other companies and toured the country as part of a dance act called Janne and Anthony. Tennessee Ernie Ford. Ford insisted on ending with a hymn on his own show despite objections from network officials and the ad agency representing Ford, who feared it might provoke controversy. [2][4], After the war, Ford worked at radio stations in San Bernardino and Pasadena, California. His marriage to Mildred A. Schoepe ended in divorce. Open by Appointment through the Bristol Historical Society. Please try again later. He joined the FAA in 1977 and specialized in the administration of tests and processing of certificates to pilots and airplane mechanics. based on information from your browser. A resident of Fairfax, he was on vacation when stricken. Saint Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go; Alta Mesa Memorial Park. He was taken ill at Dulles International Airport Sept. 28 while awaiting a flight to San Francisco, after attending a state dinner at the White House. The hymn became the most popular segment of his show. Catapulted to international fameon the strength of a string of top-ten singles, includingMule Train, and his unforgettable duet with Kay Starr,I'll Never Be Free, Ernie quickly caught the attention of both Madison Avenue and television's earliest movers and shakers, including Lucille Ball. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" is a traditional gospel song and jazz standard that has been performed and recorded by many artists. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 01 Stand By Me 00:0002 When God Dips His Love In My Heart 03:0403 He Knows What I Need 05:2204 Others 07:5205 What A Friend We Have In Jesus 09:4706 Sweet Ho. Oops, something didn't work. He was married for almost 50 years to Betty Heminger, who died in the late 1980s. Survivors include four children, Christine Schoepe-Wright of Vienna, Barbara E. Willt of Fairfax, Carl J. Schoepe Jr. of Herndon and Andrea Sallberg of Chantilly; a brother, Richard Schoepe of Cleveland; a sister, Peggy DeFrancis of Hollywood, Fla.; and five grandchildren. A collection of past stories on Bristol, Tennessee, native Tennessee Ernie Ford. Find similar music that you'll enjoy, only at Last.fm. She began her real estate career in 1967, and she had been working for Mount Vernon Realty for about 10 years at the time of her death. Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 - October 17, 1991) known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American country and gospel singer and radio and television host. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainmentan enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. Dec 10, 2015 - His best selling album to date from the Grammy winner. Mr. Ford recorded more than 80 albums during a career of more than 40 years. The next year Mr. Ford had his first country hits, "Mule Train" and "Smokey Mountain Boogie," and in 1950 he recorded a duet with Kay Starr, "I'll Never Be Free," that soared on both the country and pop charts. Tennessee Ernie Ford, 72, the country and western singer who was best known for his recordings of gospel hymns and the coal mining ballad "Sixteen Tons," died of liver ailments Oct. 17 at Reston Hospital. Ford was a gifted singer with a particular flair for comic material, and he was a huge commercial success in the 1950s and 1960s. Survivors include his wife, Vivian; son, Jarrod Michael Ford; three grandchildren; and his older brother, Buck. This account has been disabled. Brion was the very real embodiment of joy for life.. Listen to Sixteen Tons, Union Dixie and more from Tennessee Ernie Ford. Tennessee Ernie Fords lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. Tennessee Ernie Ford: A Ford Show Family Christmas. 1919-1991. RadiOzark produced 260 15-minute episodes of The Tennessee Ernie Show on transcription disks for national radio syndication. Ford sold more than 24 million gospel music albums. Ramona Chapman. Shop our newest and most popular 'Tennessee' Ernie Ford sheet music such as "This Is My Country", or click the button above to browse all 'Tennessee' Ernie Ford sheet music. I Love Lucy. Ford's last name allowed the show title to carry a unique double entendre by selling the naming rights to the Ford Motor Company (Ford had no known relation to the Ford family that founded that company). cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3806/ernie-ford. Feb 26, 2017 Updated Apr 18, 2019. Tennessee Ernie Ford, as he came to be known, was an ordinary man but his overwhelming success later led to his downfall. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. After the war, Ford -- who had married while serving in the military -- moved his family to San Bernardino, CA, and took a DJ job on a local radio station. I cant believe hes gone.. As an entertainer he had a mischievous grin, a folksy, homespun style and an affable good-old-boy manner that made his audiences feel as if he were talking to each of them personally. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He was a featured announcer and celebrity guest at the annual CAF Airshow in Harlingen, Texas, from 1976 to 1988. In the late 1970s, as a CAF colonel, Ford recorded the organization's theme song "Ballad of the Ghost Squadron". Singer. Beardstown Illinoian Star (Newspaper) - April 17, 1956, Beardstown, Illinois A the daily ill Inolan Star. Running, Gun, Dancing. In 1938, the young bass-baritone left the station and went to study classical music at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio. In 1937 he worked as an announcer for WOPI-AM in Bristol which he left to attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. In 1974, his was the first popular-music group to tour the Soviet Union under a United States-Soviet cultural exchange program. The song was a tribute to blue-collar workers, especially coal miners, with lines like "I owe my soul to the company store" and "another day older and deeper in debt. His unprecedented achievements earned him numerous accolades, including:three stars in The Hollywood Walk of Fame--for Radio, RecordsandTelevision. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He earned the nickname "The Ol' Pea-Picker" due to his catchphrase, "Bless your pea-pickin' heart!" {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, BY TOM NETHERLAND SPECIAL TO THE HERALD COURIER, PREP ROUNDUP: Eastside boys, girls get key Cumberland wins; Wise Central's McAmis reaches milestone; Holston's Caywood, GW's Goode, Virginia High's Martin, Castlewood's Dishman have big nights, PREP BASKETBALL: Keene eye leads Lebanon past Chilhowie Warriors, PREP BASKETBALL: Improved Hall making impact for Patrick Henry Rebels, PREP ROUNDUP: Moore double-double lifts Rural Retreat into first place in Hogo; Allie Reilly (West Ridge), Jake Hall (Patrick Henry), Kaleb Lawson (Eastside), Michael Reece (Lebanon) also star; GW boys score 91, Pizza Hut is bringing back a fan favorite from the '90s, Kanye West secretly gets married, Lisa Marie Presley dies and leaves grief-stricken Instagram post, and more celeb news, PREP BASKETBALL: Fisher, Sullivan East reel in Vikings; Tennessee High girls triumph, Moore appointed interim baseball coach at Virginia High as Daniels steps away, PREP BASKETBALL: Ramsey, Abingdon Falcons fly past John Battle Trojans; Battle girls beat Falcons, PREP ROUNDUP: Couch lifts Lebanon past 'other' Pioneers, Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization, PREP BASKETBALL: Bartuski, Chilhowie Warriors run past Holston, PREP BASKETBALL: Third time the charm as Honaker tops Pioneers, California winter storms cause billions in damage, Head of UN nuclear watchdog says experts to stay permanently in Ukraine, BLM demands changes after LAPD stun gun death, Warriors' Curry, Coach Kerr drop by WH briefing. 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But it was a statement that would become the trademark of his career, and in many ways, the mark of his life. Within nine weeks of its release, two million recordings of "Sixteen Tons," had been sold, and it topped the popularity charts throughout the spring of 1956. His first album of inspirational music, entitled simply, "Hymns" -released in 1956- remained on Billboard magazine's Top Pop Albums chart an unbelievable277 consecutive weeks. His first gospel album, Hymns (1956), became the first religious album to go gold, while his second gospel album, Great Gospel Songs, earned him a Grammy. Walk On By 9. "Tennessee Ernie Ford"Beloved Husband of Beverly, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Sites: ernieford.com, Wikipedia In Groups: Church Singer in Childhood. Brion must have been about 8 or 9. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. A duet with Ella Mae Morse, "False Hearted Girl" was a top seller for the Capitol Country and Hillbilly division.[8]. Tennessee Ernie Ford was born in Bristol, Tennessee in 1919. By that time the quality of his country albums had become uneven and none of his releases were selling well. Sorry! cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ", Ford, a B-29 bomber navigator in World War II, enchanted a generation of TV viewers with songs such as "Sixteen Tons" and the "Ballad of Davy Crockett. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He appeared at the London Palladium, and made many records. CD: $9.62. Welcome to E.H. Ford Mortuary, proudly serving the Memphis, Tennessee area. Add to your scrapbook. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. . He served with the Air Force in Labrador during the Korean War. It is kind of amazing that so many of the stars of yesteryear are nearly forgotten within a generation or two. 2023 OLDIES.com and its affiliates and partner companies. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. TOM NETHERLAND is a freelance writer. Tennessee Ernie Ford also appears in this compilation Tracks of Disc 1 1. It was a catchy, soft-rock arrangement of a song about the hardships of life in the coal mines, written by Merle Travis in 1947. He recorded more than 80 albums during his singing career and sold more than 24 million albums of his gospel music. He attended Gonzaga College High School and Wheeling College in West Virginia. Best of the Best Tenne Ford, Tennessee Ernie. 13 Feb 1919. By 1939, he'd moved to Cincinnati, OH, and was studying at that city's Conservatory of Music. You can cancel at any time. Why Baby Why 5. Tennessee Ernie Ford. ", His rich bass-baritone, personable drawl, ingratiating smile and unhurried manner made him a popular network television star in the 1950's and 60's. A resonant-voiced baritone, he signed with Capitol Records in 1948 singing everything from country & western, pop, rock & roll to gospel and most of his recordings made it to the Top Ten. Throughout Ernie Ford's legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. All Tennessee Ernie Ford Songs Full list of Tennessee Ernie Ford songs, listed alphabetically: See also Tennessee Ernie Ford Albums Display Hambone Rock of Ages Snow Shoe Thompson A Beautifil Life A Beautiful Life A Child Of The King A Legend In His Mind A Medley A Mighty Fortress A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Abide With Me Abide With Thee He also had his own daily show and continued recording. After his discharge from the service in 1946 he went to live in San Bernardino, California and landed an announcer's job with KXLA in Pasadena. He was immensely popular as the 1960s commenced and remained a popular fixture on television for most of that decade, and his recordings were as ambitious as they were successful. Indiana State Police said he suffered a heart attack and that his car went off the road and down an embankment, striking a clump of trees. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Dirty Linen: "After more than 40 years, these albums remain as fitting testaments to the music of that pivotal time in American history. "It's great music," Mr. Ford said in a 1990 interview with the Associated Press. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. He became a disk jockey on the ABC radio network in 1952, and started on the NBC-TV summer program "The College of Musical Knowledge" in 1953. All rights reserved. In recent years he had lived in Portola Valley, Calif. His first wife, the former Betty Hemminger, whom he married in 1942, died in 1989. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. His most enduring album of the decade, however, was Ernie Sings & Glen Picks, released in 1975; cut with Glen Campbell, it was similar to Country Hits - Feelin' Blue from 12 years before as a stripped-down country effort, and it not only sold well at the time but found a new audience as a CD in the 1990s. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was a graduate of Savannah State College and did graduate work at Yale and Howard universities. Anyone can read what you share. At the time of his birth, Tennessee Ernie Ford was given the name Ernest Jennings Ford. Tennessee Ernie Ford first charted in 1949. Mr. Doney was born in Chinook, Mont. He began using the term during his disc jockey days on KXLA.[2][14]. He took over from bandleader Kay Kyser as host of the TV version of NBC quiz show College of Musical Knowledge when it returned briefly in 1954 after a four-year hiatus. Please subscribe to keep reading. He also made numerous guest appearances on I Love Lucy and other TV shows and became a fixture on television. After the war, Ford worked at radio stations in San Bernardino and Pasadena, California. But he was primarily known as a singer and recording artist, and his recording of "Sixteen Tons" has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide since its release just before Christmas in 1955. ; . Tennessee Ernie Ford s lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In 1955 he began a daytime show on NBC five times a week. Oops, we were unable to send the email. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Death. See more ideas about tennessee ernie ford, hymn, best selling albums. GREAT NEWS! Initially, Ford appeared on Stone's Hometown Jamboree, which started on radio and moved to television later in the 1940s, and in 1948 Stone brought him to Capitol Records, the beginning of a relationship that would last for 40 years, covering the rest of the singer's life. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. To differentiate himself, he created the personality of "Tennessee Ernie", a wild, madcap, exaggerated hillbilly. Santa Claus Meets The Purple People Eater, Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera), What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For, Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini, Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own (feat. 1959. By the beginning of 1953, although Ford wasn't having as many hits, he remained popular in America and also in England. He can be reached at features@bristolnews.com. In 1965, he transferred to the CIA, and in 1974, he retired and moved to Florida. Born Ernest Jennings Fordon February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. God Bless The U.S.A. 17. HOMETOWN Bristol, TN, United States of America BORN February 13, 1919 Similar Artists Roger Wagner Chorale Jimmy Dean He became popular in the area and was soon hired away by Pasadena's KXLA radio. Then, in September of 1955, Ford Motor Company announced it would be sponsoring its own prime-time variety show on NBC, and the search for a star to host the show was on. There was a problem getting your location. In 1937 he began his career at WOPI Radio in Bristol. Everyone relented after the hymns received overwhelmingly favorable viewer response. Oh Lord, yes, Bibee said. Ford's program was notable for the inclusion of a religious song at the end of every show, a tradition he recalled during his days as a cast member on Cliffie Stone's Hometown Jamboree live radio and TV show. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He had a daytime musical variety show on ABC television from 1962 to 1965, and he made guest appearances on several other television shows, including several episodes as "Cousin Ernie" on "I Love Lucy.". Hey, Good Lookin' 2. 1 1955 Country. English Mr. Ford sang it in a strong, mournful baritone-bass that lent credibility to such memorable lines as: St. Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go. American recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford became a staple on the Grand Ole Opry and had many crossover hits, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Ballad of Davy Crockett." He later switched his emphasis to gospel music; his 1957 album Hymns enjoyed great success. 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One year later, on Thursday night,October 4th, 1956, the result of that search aired coast-to-coast with the network's broadcast premiere ofThe Ford Show StarringTennesseeErnie Ford. He later switched his emphasis to gospel music; his 1957 album Hymns enjoyed great success. He served in the Army Air Forces in the South Pacific during World War II. Ernest Jennings Ford was born 13 February 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He is an American singer and actor, who is best known for his gospel and country music. He attended John Carroll University in Cleveland and graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Some years ago, Bibee and her late husband, Charles Oakley, kept house for the Fords at their home in California while they vacationed in Hawaii. Wild, madcap, exaggerated hillbilly to Mildred A. Schoepe ended in divorce his. 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